Industrial Designer
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Salary range: 40000-60000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Not Applicable
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Design
Function: Design

Company profile:
Blender Design is an award winning product design consultancy based in Auckland, New Zealand. We are a team product design and development specialists serving a range of industries. We build successful products and businesses from great ideas.We design and develop: consumer electronics, architectural hardware, marine &amp; outdoors, consumer products, office furniture, animal health, clean-tech, electric vehicles, and more ...We partner long term with our clients to add value through design and innovation; providing a competitive edge in the market. From simple sketches or detailed drawings we offer our fresh creativity and technical expertise to develop market oriented solutions. 

Job description:
We are looking for a creative and highly talented Product Designer to join our dynamic company of young creative minded people. We specialise in the design and development of high tech electronic products, marine equipment, outdoor equipment, electric vehicles and more...Blender Design is an award winning innovative product design consultancy based in Auckland. We shape great ideas and build them into successful products using the latest technology and best practices. We are moving into a new phase of company growth - and we're looking for top notch people who want to be involved in something awesome!Job BriefYour role as a Junior Industrial Designer will involve a broad range of tasks within the product development process. You will be responsible for brainstorming and conceptual development, CAD design and modelling, along with presentation involving rendering and graphic design elements. You will also be involved with 3D printing and prototype assembly, where your essential hands-on skills will be required.Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong professional relationships allow you to get the job done, solve problems efficiently and present your ideas clearly. Ideally you have strong sketching and rendering skills with some graphic design experience, and a good level of CAD skills involving surface modelling, rendering and animation.

Requirements:
You will have ...A creative mind with strong brainstorming and problem solving skillsA passion and keen eye for beautifully designed products and graphic presentationsA Industrial Design or Product Design qualification or similarStrong sketching and idea generation abilitiesProficient in Solidworks - part modelling, complex assemblies, surfaces, rendering, animationProficient with graphic design software (Adobe Suite)Accurate and efficient with a strong attention to detailA solid understanding of the new product development process and best practicesDesign thinking and user centered design skillsGood general workshop skills and prototyping experienceExceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a teamGood time management and organisation skillsA desire to learn, embrace change, and develop new skills and knowledgeYou must submit a portfolio with your application - applications without portfolios will not be considered

Benefits:
Well, apart from paying you in the currency you desire (gold, bitcoins, or just cash!) you will be part of an awesome team of innovators, creators, and do-ers that enjoy building new products the world hasn't seen yet.And, we offer a creative team working environment in our office in Auckland, New Zealand, with coffee machine, awesome dual-screen computers, 3D printer, well equipped prototyping workshop, and plenty of other cool techy stuff to play with.Salary will be commensurate with your experience and ability. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.Make an impact and join the team!